71826217_Consultant in Clinical Oncology – CNS & Lower GI Cancers

Advertised role location: CANCER CENTRE
Official document: Job Description (pdf)
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JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: Consultant in Clinical Oncology – CNS and Lower GI Cancers
LOCATION: Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital and
Antrim Area Hospital
REPORTS TO: Clinical Director, Clinical Oncology
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Belfast Health Care Trust
The Belfast Trust delivers integrated health and social care to approximately 340,000
citizens in the greater Belfast area and provides the majority of regional specialist
services for the population of Northern Ireland (1.8 million people). With an annual budget
of almost £1.3bn and a workforce of over 20,000, we are also a Trust with teaching
hospitals and have strong links with our local university partners providing high quality
training for medical and other health care professionals across all disciplines.
Hospital Profiles
The Royal Hospitals is the largest hospital complex in Northern Ireland, comprising the
Royal Victoria Hospital, the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJMH), the Royal Belfast
Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) and the School of Dentistry. In combination with its
sister hospitals it provides virtually all tertiary referral services in Northern Ireland. The
Royal Hospitals play a major role in clinical education, training and research, with most
academic departments linked to the Queen’s University of Belfast Medical School. The
Royal Hospitals is a Level 1 Trauma Centre and supports the Northern Ireland Trauma
Network and Northern Ireland Air-Ambulance Service.
Belfast City Hospital (BCH) is a major teaching hospital, most of which is housed within
the Tower (opened in 1985). The Northern Ireland Cancer Centre opened on the campus
in March 2006 providing for the development of an internationally recognised cancer
centre. A strong strategic focus on molecular medicine, cancer and renal services has
enabled the development of world leading research programmes and a leading Cancer
Clinical Trials Unit linked with the ROI and the NCI Washington DC in a tripartite
arrangement. There is a modern radiology department and substantial AHP Services
(e.g. Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy,
Nutrition & Dietetics, etc…) and a comprehensive range of pathology.

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The Mater Hospital is a university teaching hospital providing Acute and General
Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory and Psychiatry. There is a 24 hr A&E department.
Musgrave Park Hospital is the Regional Orthopaedic Unit for Northern Ireland. The
Musgrave Park Regional Orthopaedic Service is the largest in the British Isles with 48
consultant orthopaedic surgeons and staff. On site is the Queen’s University of Belfast’s
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, which is the largest academic unit in Orthopaedics
in the British Isles with an international reputation and an extensive research output.
All of the major laboratory services are also available including:
• Immunology
• Haematology (including Transfusion Services)
• Bacteriology
• Virology
• Pathology
• Immunopathology
• Molecular Pathology
A summary of the services across the different hospitals is provided in the table below:
Site General Services Specialist Services
Royal Hospitals Emergency Department
Acute & General Medicine
Anaesthesia (including
critical care)
Pain Management
Paediatrics (RBHSC)
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
(Royal Jubilee Maternity
Hospital)
School of Dentistry
Regional services include:
Regional Trauma Centre
neurosciences,
medical and surgical
cardiology,
thoracic surgery,
ophthalmology,
Emergency General
Surgery,
ENT surgery,
vascular surgery,
hepatology
Belfast City Hospital Acute & General Medicine
Anaesthesia (including
critical care)
Pain Management
Adult Cystic Fibrosis
Breast Services (including
reconstructive surgery)
Cardiology
Clinical & Medical
Oncology
Cochlear Implant Service
Gynaecology &
Gynaecological Oncology
Haematology
Haemophilia Service
Medical Genetics

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Nephrology (including
Renal Dialysis)
Radiotherapy
Elective General Surgery
(Upper and Lower GI,
HPB, and Endocrine
Surgery)
Transplant Surgery
Urology
Mater Hospital Emergency Department
Acute & General Medicine
Anaesthesia (including
critical care)
Pain Management
Ophthalmology
Cardiology
Acute medicine
Respiratory
Psychiatry
Musgrave Park Hospital Anaesthesia
Pain Management
Regional Orthopaedic unit
Rheumatology
Rehabilitation
Regional Acquired brain
injury unit
Care of the elderly unit
The Belfast HSC Trust functions through a series of Directorates. Oncology forms part
of the Surgery & Specialist Services Directorate.
THE NORTHERN TRUST:
The Northern Trust is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland and Antrim Area
and Causeway hospitals provide acute care - serving a diverse population of over
436,000. Our vision is to 'to deliver excellent integrated services in partnership with our
community. Our CORE values are compassion, openness, respect and excellence.
Antrim Area Hospital
1. Antrim Area Hospital is one of the busiest hospitals for unscheduled care services
in Northern Ireland. The hospital’s state of the art emergency department, which
opened in 2013, caters for approximately 90,000 patients per year.
2. The Hospital has 366 beds for acute care. In addition, it offers obstetrics, neonatal
services, paediatrics, palliative care and renal dialysis, as well as a specialist
dental unit.
3. It has a Direct Assessment Unit where GPs can speak directly with medical staff
to receive specialist advice and, if appropriate, to arrange a referral to the unit
where treatment can begin immediately. This means people can avoid
unnecessary waits in the Emergency Department.
4. The Hospital also has a Medical Programme Treatment Unit and a Paediatric
Ambulatory Unit.
5. The Oncology Service is based in Laurel House, a purpose built Oncology unit
which provides outpatient systemic therapy services and New Patient and Review
Clinics. Consultant and Specialist Registrar staff based at the unit are employed
through Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

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SERVICE INFORMATION
The Cancer Centre
1. The Cancer Centre at Belfast City Hospital has 49 acute beds, comprising two
24/7 inpatient wards and a 24/5 Extended Day SACT Ward. There is an
interventional room specifically suited to brachytherapy procedures, a theatre,
and specialist inpatient areas for radioisotope ablation The Chemotherapy
Assessment Unit (Bridgewater Suite) is in the main Tower Block but links directly
to Level 1 in the Cancer Centre. Nursing staff in the Oncology service have
intravenous and chemotherapy skills. In addition, there is a specialist infusional
services nursing team who manage all aspects of complex venous access.
2. As part of the Acute Oncology strategy and service provision, the Cancer Centre
operates an 11 bed Acute Haematology Oncology Unit, which provides a direct
access point for patient who develop complications of anti-cancer treatment.
3. Immediately adjacent to the Cancer Centre is the Macmillan Support and
Information Centre where patients and their families may access information
resources along with counselling, psychology and complementary therapy
services.
4. The Cancer Centre is equipped with 10 Linear Accelerators and a full range of
conventional and CT simulation equipment. The Radiotherapy Department
employs approximately 90 radiographers. The department is accredited by
ISO9000 and Charter mark standards. There is a modern treatment planning. A
comprehensive radiology service is available within the Cancer Centre and in the
main City Hospital. PET CT scanning is located in both the Royal Victoria Hospital
and Belfast City Hospital sites.
5. Site-specialist, multidisciplinary practice has been promoted for many years.
Large multi-consultant clinics are evolving in all the major areas of practice at the
Cancer Centre and at each of the three peripheral Cancer Units. Formal
multidisciplinary meetings occur at all clinical locations and for all major speciality
interests. Additional investment is currently promised for expansion of the role of
MDM Co-ordinators and Patient Trackers.
6. The Regional Medical Physics service provides through its radiotherapy and
radioisotopes sections for the specific needs of the Department. The radiotherapy
section alone includes 14 scientists and 22 technical grades. Physicists and
Clinical Oncologists have productively developed research interests in technology
development.
7. The Northern Ireland Cancer Network (NICaN) is achieving its aims of joining
together all the individuals and teams involved in the treatment of cancer across
Northern Ireland. It has established a range of regional site-specialist advisory
groups and specialist service groups to establish standards and monitor
achievement.
8. The Trust supports a mentorship scheme and the successful applicant will be
offered a mentor.

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Research:
The Cancer Centre has close relationships with the Medical School of Queen’s University
Belfast particularly with the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research (PGJCCR).
PGJCCR staff are an integral part of the cancer treatment service. PGJCCR is located
on the Belfast City Hospital campus and has a strong national and international profile
with clear aims to further develop new avenues for the prevention, diagnosis and
treatment of cancer through the highest quality cancer research programmes. The
translational and clinical cancer research is coordinated and run by the Northern Ireland
Cancer Trials Centre (NICTC) and Northern Ireland Cancer Trials Network (NICTN).
There are dedicated clinical research nurses, radiographers, data managers, clinical trials
practitioners and administrative staff supporting the research portfolio across all 5 Health
and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland.
Audit and Quality improvement
The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is committed to a collective leadership
approach, and values quality improvement (QI) work such as clinical audit. Regular QI
meetings are held as part of the SPA activity on a Friday morning. The applicant would
be expected to actively engage in the QI and audit programme and seek to develop their
service.
STAFFING AND SUPPORT
Clinical Oncology
Clinical Director Dr Richard Park
Dr Elizabeth Baird Gynae, Gynae Brachytherapy
Dr Gemma Corey Lower GI
Dr David Conkey CNS, Paediatric
Dr Kyle Crawford Breast and Thyroid
Dr Cathryn Crockett Lung, Head and Neck
Dr Anne Drake Gynae, Gynae Brachytherapy, Breast
Dr Rhun Evans Breast, sarcoma, lung, haematology
Dr Claire Harrison Upper GI
Dr Jackie Harney GU
Dr Paul Henry Breast, Lower GI,
Dr Fionnuala Houghton Head & Neck, Thyroid
Dr Brian Og Kearney Lung, GU, AOS (Antrim)
Dr Jonathan McAleese Lung, GU
Dr Heather McCarty Lymphoma, Sarcoma, Paediatric
Dr Paula McCloskey Head and Neck
Dr Ursula McGivern Gynae, Gynae Brachytherapy
Dr Darren Mitchell GU,
Dr Laura Mooney Breast, Thyroid
Dr Jolyne O’Hare Upper GI, lung
Dr Richard Park Lower GI
Dr Keith Rooney Head and Neck, Skin, Haematology
Dr Lin Shum GU and Skin
Dr Karen Tumelty Lung

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Medical Oncology
Clinical Director Dr Martin Eatock
Dr Lynn Campbell Lung
Dr Judith Carser Melanoma, Teratoma
Dr Alison Clayton Breast, Renal
Dr Catherine Davidson Lower GI/Phase 1
Dr Olivia Devlin Lung, Breast
Dr Rosie Douglas Breast
Dr Martin Eatock Upper GI, HPB
Dr Audrey Fenton Breast, AOS, Sarcoma
Dr Caroline Forde Renal, AOS
Dr Peter Gallagher Lower GI
Dr Jane Hurwitz Breast
Dr Colin James Breast, Lower GI
Dr Anita Lavery Upper GI, AOS
Dr Therese McCartney Breast
Dr Sarah McKenna Ovary, Breast
Dr Joanne Millar Ovary
Dr Bode Oladipo Testis, Melanoma
Dr Colin Purcell Upper GI, HPB
Dr Julie Ann Scott HPB and CUP
Dr Paula Scullin Chair of Division, Lung
Dr Kirsty Taylor Lung/GU and Head and Neck
Dr Adam Uprichard Lung, GU, AOS
Academic Clinicians
Clinical Oncology
Dr Aidan Cole GU
Prof Suneil Jain GU
Dr Seamus McAleer Breast
Prof Joe O’Sullivan Chair of Radiation Oncology, GU
Dr Catherine Hanna Lower GI
Dr Gerard Walls Lung
Medical Oncology
Prof Victoria Coyle Chair of Medical Oncology, Lower GI, Phase 1
Dr Laura Feeney GU
Dr Richard Turkington UGI
Dr Sandra van Schaeybroeck Lower GI
Dr Ashleigh Russell Melanoma
Non Consultant Career Grades
The clinical service at BHSCT Cancer Centre is also supported by 1 Associate Specialist
and 3 Specialty doctors.

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Currently there are 23 Specialist Registrars split between the clinical and medical
oncology training programmes. At any time a number of these staff will be in out of
programme experience or in research placements. The overall number of Trainees may
change with workforce planning.
Resident doctors
The inpatient service at Cancer Centre is supported by 3 FY1 Doctors, 4 in the FY2 grade
and 4 at CT1/2 level.
KEY REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
There is an increasing move to the utilisation of skill-mix within our services, such as non-
medical prescribing and radiographer delivered work streams. The post holder would be
expected to support the integration of these services into their practices.
A transformation project, reporting through NICaN, and involving all key stakeholders has
been set up to review and advise on the model of oncology services with a view to
ensuring the provision of high quality and sustainable services for the region. The key
tenets and workforce plan of the Stablisation and Transformation Project have fed into
the Northern Ireland Cancer Strategy 2022-2032. The postholder, as with all others within
the region will be expected to work with the recommendations of the Stabilisation and
Transformation Project and the NI Cancer Strategy, which may include changes to the
job plan or the model of care delivery.

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JOB SUMMARY/MAIN PURPOSE:
This first component of this job is to provide clinical oncology care for patients with CNS
cancers at the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, Belfast, and for patients with lower GI
cancer at Antrim Area Hospital (Northern Health and Social Care Trust). The post holder
will also take part in an on-call rota and the consultant of the week inpatient review model.
Secretarial support is appointed to the postholder and the postholder will be supplied with
an adequately equipped office including IT facilities.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
Provide new patient, review, systemic therapy management and radiotherapy planning
clinics for patients with CNS at the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, Belfast, and for
patients with lower GI cancers at Antrim Area Hospital (Northern Health and Social Care
Trust). The post holder will take part in professional development, audit and quality
improvement through the NI Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital. The successful
candidate will report to the Clinical Director for Clinical Oncology at the Cancer Centre.
Managerial Responsibilities
The postholder will:
1 Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients
and the running of the department in conjunction with colleagues.
2 Maintain staff relationships and morale among the staff reporting to him/her
3 Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within
his/her control, consistent with effective decision-making, while retaining overall
responsibility and accountability for results.
4 May be required to undertake, from time to time, various management roles in
relation to the activities of the specialty and the Belfast Trust
5 Identify objectives with the Clinical Director and agree an action plan ensuring
personal development.
6 Participate in the selection and appointment of staff in accordance with Trust
procedures.
7 Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary and grievance matters in
accordance with the procedures laid down and approved by the Trust.

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General Responsibilities
Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the
service for which they are responsible and:
• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into
contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient
completion of all tasks allocated to them.
• Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety
Policies and Statutory Regulations.
• Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their
employment.
• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
• Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
• Comply with the HSC Code of Conduct.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Terms & Conditions
This appointment is subject to the Consultant Terms & Conditions of Service (Northern
Ireland) 2004, and as amended.
Registration
Required to maintain full and specialist registration (and hold a current licence to practise)
with the General Medical Council
Salary
As per current Consultant salary scale in line with the Consultant Terms & Conditions of
Service.
Annual Leave
Annual leave is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the new Consultant
Contract. All leave (annual, study and professional) is subject to the needs of the Trust
and must be approved in advance by the Clinical Director.

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Indemnity
Employees are normally covered by the HPSS and Community Health Service Indemnity
against claims for medical negligence. However, certain circumstances may not be
covered by the Indemnity, especially where a separate fee is received. The Department
of Health, Social Services & Public Safety (DHSS&PS) therefore advises that
membership of a medical defence organisation is maintained.
Team working
The successful candidate will be expected to work with local managers and professional
colleagues in the efficient running of clinical services and will share with consultant
colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the successful
candidate is expected to observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up
in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders
and financial instructions of the Trust.
The successful candidate will be expected to make sure that there are adequate
arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of his/her patients to be able to contact
him/her when necessary
Mentoring
The Belfast Trust supports schemes for mentoring of newly-appointed consultants and
a mentoring programme will be offered to the successful candidate
Teaching and Research
The successful candidate will be expected to be involved in the teaching of
undergraduate medical students and the training of junior medical staff and to lead on
and develop the research profile of the service.
Multiprofessional Audit and Continuing Medical Education
The post holder will be required to take part in the Directorate audit programme. They
will also be required to undertake such continuing educational activities as are necessary
for them to remain accredited by their Royal College.
Consultant Appraisal and Revalidation
Appointees are required to participate in Consultant Appraisal processes in accordance
with DHSS&PS requirements and Revalidation processes with the GMC.
Support and Office Facilities
There will be adequately equipped office space including access to IT facilities.
Quality

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Patient satisfaction must be at the forefront of the concern of each member of staff. Every
patient is to be treated as an individual and provided with high quality service in terms of
courtesy, kindness, interest and efficiency.
Residence
In order to meet the on-call requirements of the post, the appointee is required to reside
within a reasonable distance to their principal place of work, as per terms and conditions
of service.
Type of Appointment
The appointment shall be on a whole time basis.
Medical Examination
Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment health assessment
with the Trust’s Occupational Health Service.
Pension
Membership of the Health Services Superannuation Scheme is voluntary. There is
reciprocity between the Northern Ireland scheme and that England, Scotland and Wales.
Private Practice
All private professional services and fee-paying services that are not part of the Contract
of Employment must be undertaken in accordance with Schedules 9, 10 and 11 of the
Contract of Terms & Conditions of Service (NI) 2004.
Date on which post is available
The appointee may take up post upon satisfactory completion of essential pre-
employment checks.
Visiting
For further information regarding this post, or to arrange a visit, you are encouraged to
informally contact:
Canvassing
Canvassing will disqualify. Individual applicants nor other persons should canvass
support for any application in respect of Consultant posts.
Removal Expenses
If eligible a fixed relocation grant may be available to assist with essential removal
expenses, as outlined in the Trust’s “Re-Location and Associated Expenses Policy”. The
amount must be agreed in advance of incurring expenditure.

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Equality
Employees of the Trust are required to comply with the Trust’s Equality Scheme. A full
copy of this scheme is available in the Human Resources Directorate, Employment
Equality Team.
Ionising Radiation Regulations
The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (2000) require that any person
clinically or physically directing a procedure which involves exposure to radiation should
have appropriate training. This can be provided locally as necessary.
Information Governance
All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records
held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care
Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based
or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are
accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of
Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be
conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on
Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection
Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.
Environmental Cleaning Strategy
The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that
“Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are
staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a
responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients,
residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.
Infection Prevention and Control
The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and
all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in
relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction
strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all
times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes:-
• Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate
times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
• Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
• Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
• Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on
intranet);
• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
• Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e.,
cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
• Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

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Personal Public Involvement
Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider
community where relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a
meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal
Public Involvement (PPI).
Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.
http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf
Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be
amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and
Social Care Trust.

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Consultant in Clinical Oncology with an interest in CNS & Lower GI Cancers
Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to
meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
Day Time Activity Location DCC SPA
Mon 09:00-12:00 Admin NICC 0.75
12:00-13:00 Ward round NICC 0.25
13:00-17:00 SACT Clinic (CNS) NICC 1.0
Tues 8:30 – 18:30
Antrim LGI clinic Chemo/ New/Review
inc travel, CNS peer review (virtual)
NICC 2.5
Wed 9:00 – 14:00 SPA 1.25
14:00-17:00 Admin NICC 0.75
Thurs 09:00-13:30 CNS New and review clinic RVH 1.125
13:30-17:30 RT planning clinic (alt weeks) NICC 0.5
Fri 08:00-08:30 RT Peer Review NICC 0.125
08:30-10:00 Antrim LGI MDM NICC 0.375
10:00-11:00 Governance Meetings NICC 0.25
11:30-13:30 Neuro-oncology MDM NICC 0.5
13:30-16:00 Radiotherapy contouring NICC 0.625
On call 0.21
Senior
review
0.1
Total Total PA = 10.31 8.81 1.5
It is estimated that the post-holder will see approximately 110 new CNS patients per year
(220 new patients referred annually, shared with another consultant) and 50 new lower
GI patients per year (150 new patients referred annually, shared with two other
consultants).
The post would include participation in the Clinical oncology on-call rota.

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EMERGENCY WORKLOAD
On-call availability Supplement
On-call Category: B
Agreed on-call Rota Frequency: 1:19
On-Call Availability Supplement: 1%
Type Day/Time Location Allocated
PA’s
on-call work 0.21
The successful candidate will also take place in the Consultant of the Week model, displacing their programmed
activities on the morning of the weeks that they undertake this activity.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES
Programmed Activities
Direct Patient Care excluding on-call: 8.5
Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5
On-Call Allocation:
Total including Predictable &
Unpredictable
0.21
SCR Work displacement remuneration 0.1
Any Additional HCS Responsibilities: Reason: N/A
Any External Duties: Reason: N/A
TOTAL PA’s 10.00

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PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: Consultant in Clinical Oncology - CNS and Lower GI Cancers
DEPT / DIRECTORATE: Oncology, Cancer and Specialist Medicine
Notes to applicants:
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the
required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly
demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the
information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right
to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on
your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment
is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage
although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these
criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process
when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Qualifications
Registration
Experience
Full registration with the General Medical Council
and a License to Practise (must have both at time
of appointment)
Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or
hold other appropriate equivalent qualifications.
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Clinical
Oncology via
i. CCT (proposed CCT date must be within
6 months of interview date) or
ii. CESR or
iii. European Community Rights
Shortlisting by
Application Form

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Other (e.g.
Driving etc)
Must have access to a means of transport to
facilitate movement between sites.
Eligibility to work in the UK as per UKBA Immigration
Regulations.
Shortlisting by
Application Form
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written
and spoken English that are adequate to enable
effective communication about medical topics with
patients and colleagues.
Shortlisting by
Application Form
And / Or
Interview
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria
to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how
you meet these. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Qualifications
Registration
Experience
Site specific expertise in CNS and lower GI cancers.
Additional qualifications, e.g. MD or PhD.
Evidence of interest or achievement in the specific
clinical areas relevant to the post. This may include
periods of higher specialist training, research
publications, audit or management training.
Shortlisting by
Application Form
And / Or
Interview.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that
they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role.
The competencies required are detailed in the NHS Medical Leadership Competency
Framework (MLCF) available at
Medical-Leadership-Competency-Framework
Particular attention will be given to the following:

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Leadership Domains
Demonstrating Personal Qualities
Working with Others
Managing Services
Improving Services
Setting Direction
NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required,
if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same
issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting
criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter
and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be
accepted as an alternative.
If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally
entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45,
Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United
Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-
appointment.

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Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Values: